Oil Strainer Removal; Crankcase And Crankshaft Removal - Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke Service Manual

Cylinder Block/Crankcase

Oil Strainer Removal

Remove the oil strainer and hose from the cylinder block.

Crankcase and Crankshaft Removal

1. Remove the ten crankcase cover screws and remove the crankcase cover.
2. Remove the connecting rod cap screws.
3. Identify the connecting rod and cap position with indelible ink or paint. Do not use a scribe or punch for identification.
IMPORTANT: Each connecting rod and cap are a matched set. Do not intermix the connecting rod caps with the
connecting rods.
4. Remove the crankshaft.
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a - Screw (M8 x 50) (4)
b - Screw (M6 x 30) (6)
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c - Oil strainer
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